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FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan (189
FLYING BRANTGeorge William McLellan (1897-1987)
Eureka, CA, c. 1941
24 in. long, 41 in. wingspan
One of only nine flying decoys originally created for thi...
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THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomas Cha
THE O'BRIEN CHAMBERS WOOD DUCKThomas Chambers (1860-1948)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, c. 1900
15 in. long
“There are few, if any, areas in North America...
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5 KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE MAPS1st item: "
5 KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE MAPS1st item: "Tennessee & Kentucky" Map, by Thomas G. Bradford, engraved by George W. Boynton, published by William D. Ticknor, B...
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IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull (1
IMPORTANT PINTAIL DRAKEAndrew A. Tull (1840-1915)
Philadelphia, PA, c. 1856
17 1/2 in. long
An exceptional Delaware River pintail drake, this example is a...
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"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAI
"WHITE MALLARD CLUB" PINCH-BREAST PINTAILThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, c. 1932
18 3/4 in. long
“The Ward...
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GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-19
GRAND CURLEWCharles Sumner Bunn (1865-1952)
Shinnecock, NY, c. 1900
17 1/2 in. long
In 1971 Milton Weiler’s “Classic Shorebird Decoys” portfolio was publi...
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EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolger
EARLY HOLLOW FOLGER GOLDEN PLOVERFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
11 in. long
“Nantucket decoys are hard to come by and historically they are of great...
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EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISED W
EARLY HOLLOW GOLDEN PLOVER WITH RAISED WING TIPSFolger Family
Nantucket, MA, c. 1840
9 in. long
“To me,” wrote Donal C. O’Brien Jr. “...these are the grea...
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EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothe
EARLY HUMPBACK BLACK DUCKThe Ward Brothers
Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976)
Crisfield, MD, 1921
17 in. long
“Stephen W. Ward (1895-1976) and...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarry
THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS LONG-TAILHarry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
13 1/2 in. long
This Shourds carving is considered one of the pinna...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), BLACK
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), BLACK DUCK<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Black DuckHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1960, carved and painted wood,...
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STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-
STANDING CANADA GOOSEJerry Mastin (1880-1959)
Portland, OR, 1937
26 in. long
This iconic and peerless rig of geese was initiated by the request of Mastin’...
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THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathan F.
THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathan F. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. E...
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"PIONEER TRAILS AND TRIALS VOLUME I & II
"PIONEER TRAILS AND TRIALS VOLUME I & II"Featured in this lot is a two (2) volume compilation of the history of Madison County, Montana written "for the pu...
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JAMES MADISON SIGNATUREA James Madison (
JAMES MADISON SIGNATUREA James Madison (1751-1836) clipped Signature, a letter addressed to Dolly Madison, and other items. Including 1 James Madison signa...
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EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorth Shor
EXCEPTIONAL SWIMMING MERGANSERNorth Shore, MA, c. 1890
17 1/2 in. long
This hollow swimming merganser is among the finest decoys discovered in decades. As...
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COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DEC
COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS BY MADISON MITCHELL, EACH SIGNED G W KCollection of Five Painted Wood Duck Decoys by Madison Mitchell, Each Sig...
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COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DEC
COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS BY MADISON MITCHELL, EACH MARKED G W KCollection of Five Painted Wood Duck Decoys by Madison Mitchell, Each Mar...
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COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DEC
COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS BY MADISON MITCHELL, EACH MARKED G W KCollection of Five Painted Wood Duck Decoys by Madison Mitchell, Each Mar...
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COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DEC
COLLECTION OF FIVE PAINTED WOOD DUCK DECOYS BY MADISON MITCHELL, EACH MARKED G W KCollection of Five Painted Wood Duck Decoys by Madison Mitchell, Each Mar...
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FIVE MADISON MITCHELL CARVED DECOYS TO I
FIVE MADISON MITCHELL CARVED DECOYS TO INCLUDE A DRAKE,...Five Madison Mitchell Carved Decoys to include a drake, three hens, along with a Canadian goose g...
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TWELVE BOOKS ON FISH DECOYS: To Include:
TWELVE BOOKS ON FISH DECOYS: To Include: 1) Hooked on Wood: An Exhibition at the Center for Art and Wood in Philadelphia 2012, signed by the curator and ex...
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THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarry
THE MACKEY-MULLER SHOURDS MERGANSERHarry V. Shourds (1861-1920)
Tuckerton, NJ, c. 1890
15 3/4 in. long
“Shourds is one of the acknowledged master makers o...
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THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A. Saf
THE SAFFORD SLEEPING GOOSECharles A. Safford (1877-1957)
Newburyport, MA, c. 1920
24 ½ in. long
“It leaps into the pantheon of the greatest American goose...
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THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Chees
THE CHEESEMAN GOLDENEYE DRAKEVerne Cheeseman (1897-1956)
Macomb, IL, c. 1930
11 1/2 in. long
"The carver Verne Cheeseman, from Macomb, Illinois, had many...
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Inscribed copy "Gone With The Wind", fir
Inscribed copy "Gone With The Wind", first edition, first printing, May 1936, signed in black ink on front free endpaper, "Margaret Mitchell", original gra...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PIGEON
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PIGEON<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), PigeonHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood, tack ey...
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MADISON MITCHELL WHITE SWAN, 19 3/4" LMa
MADISON MITCHELL WHITE SWAN, 19 3/4" LMadison Mitchell white swan, made for the consignor, a relative of Mitchell's, signed "R. Madison Mitchell Havre de G...
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R. MADISON MITCHELL PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY
R. MADISON MITCHELL PINTAIL DRAKE DECOY DATED 1973.R. Madison Mitchell Pintail Drake Decoy Dated 1973. (Havre de Grace, MD). Painted in natural colors. Sig...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), BLACK
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), BLACK DUCK<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Black DuckHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1970, carved and painted wood,...
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4)R. MADISON MITCHELL (ATTRIB) & OTHER D
4)R. MADISON MITCHELL (ATTRIB) & OTHER DUCK DECOYS(lot of 4) Vintage carved wood duck decoys, comprising: (1) Wildfowler Decoy Factory, Pleasant Point, New...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR O
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR OF MALLARD<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of MallardsHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1971, carved and pai...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR O
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR OF PINTAILS<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of PintailsHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1980, carved and pa...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR O
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PAIR OF CANVASBACKS<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pair of CanvasbacksHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1960, carved...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), CANVAS
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), CANVASBACK<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), CanvasbackHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1954, carved and painted wood,...
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MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PINTAI
MADISON MITCHELL (MD, 1901-1993), PINTAIL<br>Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), PintailHavre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1958, carved and painted wood, signed...
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